9to5MacLast week,...Last week, Epic Games officially launched its popular Fortnite game on iPhone and iPad. While the game itself is free, there are a slew of in-app purchases available to users. New data from Sensor Tower indicates that Fortnite gamers spent...23 minutes

TechCrunchToday marks the kickoff of Amazon’s annual semi-secret MARS Conference in Palm Springs, which means two things. No, you weren’t invited. The start of several days of pictures featuring Jeff Bezos palling around with his best robot friends....Today marks the kickoff of Amazon’s annual semi-secret MARS Conference in Palm Springs, which means two things. No, you weren’t invited. The start of several days of pictures featuring Jeff Bezos palling around with his best robot friends. Last year...37 minutes

TechCrunchBiotech, robotics, and fintech startups took the spotlight today at prestigious accelerator Y Combinator’s 26th Demo Day. This batch features 141 total...Biotech, robotics, and fintech startups took the spotlight today at prestigious accelerator Y Combinator’s 26th Demo Day. This batch features 141 total companies from 23 countries, with presentations spread over two days. The house was packed at Mountain View’s Computer...17 minutes

9to5GoogleVIDEOOver the weekend, Google was found to be giving the police in Raleigh, NC private user location data when served with a search warrant. While this...Over the weekend, Google was found to be giving the police in Raleigh, NC private user location data when served with a search warrant. While this has been done in the hope to catch a criminal, it also ends up giving law...52 seconds

BBCThe process to sell off more airwaves to provide bandwidth for future mobile services begins in the UK.The process to sell off more airwaves to provide bandwidth for future mobile services begins in the UK.41 minutes

TechCrunchFacebook's former VP of ads has weighed in on the ongoing disaster involving his company's apparent negligence in allowing data...Facebook's former VP of ads has weighed in on the ongoing disaster involving his company's apparent negligence in allowing data on as many as 50 million users to be used for nefarious purposes by Cambridge Analytica. In a post on...37 minutes

Windows CentralEvery week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount...Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available...41 minutes

CNETAlex Stamos says he's "still fully engaged" with his work at Facebook, though his role has changed. Questions about Stamos come as Facebook deals with a privacy flap...Alex Stamos says he's "still fully engaged" with his work at Facebook, though his role has changed. Questions about Stamos come as Facebook deals with a privacy flap linked to Cambridge Analytica.3 minutes

9to5GoogleVIDEOLate last year, dbrand introduced the Grip, a bumper case...Late last year, dbrand introduced the Grip, a bumper case that promised to make your phone ultra-grippy. With the Grip now shipping to customers who backed the product on Indiegogo, let’s see how it stands up against one of the...1 hour

CNETVIDEOWon't you be his neighbor? Tune in this week to revisit the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. BYO cardigan.Won't you be his neighbor? Tune in this week to revisit the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. BYO cardigan.4 hours

MacRumorsSamsung's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+...Samsung's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are using 20 percent thicker glass and a stronger aluminum frame, both of which are designed to cut down on damage from drops. Samsung says the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are more durable than...4 hours

THE VERGEThe London-based analytics firm has only further complicated Facebook’s role in the 2016 US election by...The London-based analytics firm has only further complicated Facebook’s role in the 2016 US election by misusing the data of as many as 50 million users. Continue reading…59 minutes

THE VERGEUber’s self-driving car was traveling at a speed of 40...Uber’s self-driving car was traveling at a speed of 40 mph when it struck a 49-year-old woman in Arizona Sunday night, and did not show significant signs of slowing down, police said today. The pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, was transported to...3 hours

9to5MacA new analyst note from research company Nomura Instinet today outlines how the rising price of the iPhone could spell trouble for Apple. In...A new analyst note from research company Nomura Instinet today outlines how the rising price of the iPhone could spell trouble for Apple. In the note, obtained by CNBC, analyst Jeffrey Kvaal writes that he sees “trouble” at the high-end...1 hour

THE VERGEAuthorities from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to examine the internal servers of data...Authorities from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to examine the internal servers of data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica after reports outlined how the company misused the Facebook data of up...2 hours

THE VERGEPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro, from being purchased by...President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro, from being purchased by Americans or by anyone inside a US territory. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president has issued and another...2 hours

MacRumorsThe Amazon Kindle app for iOS devices, which is designed to allow Amazon-purchased ebooks...The Amazon Kindle app for iOS devices, which is designed to allow Amazon-purchased ebooks to be read on the iPhone and iPad, was today updated with several new features. On compatible iPad models, there's now support for Split View, so...1 hour

THE VERGEFacebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The...Facebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The New York Times. His departure reportedly comes as a result of disagreements over how to handle the spread of misinformation on the social network....3 hours

Sky NewsThe UK's data regulator is seeking a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica amid an investigation into the firm's involvement in worldwide elections.The UK's data regulator is seeking a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica amid an investigation into the firm's involvement in worldwide elections.3 hours

ABC NEWSUber cancels show-and-tell of its self-driving vehicles after one was involved in a deadly crash in a Phoenix suburbUber cancels show-and-tell of its self-driving vehicles after one was involved in a deadly crash in a Phoenix suburb2 hours

ABC NEWSA self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the...A self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the new technology2 hours

CNETA whistleblower at data analytics company Cambridge Analytica claims the UK firm received more than 50 million Facebook user profiles without user consent and the data was later...A whistleblower at data analytics company Cambridge Analytica claims the UK firm received more than 50 million Facebook user profiles without user consent and the data was later used for political gain. CNET's Ian Sherr explains.3 hours

CNETNews of Alex Stamos' intended departure comes as Facebook deals with the fallout over the consultancy Cambridge Analytica, and its misuse of Facebook user data.News of Alex Stamos' intended departure comes as Facebook deals with the fallout over the consultancy Cambridge Analytica, and its misuse of Facebook user data.3 hours

TechCrunchDuring CES, the single piece of electronics I spent the most time with, apart from my laptop and camera, was a Mattel Dungeons &...During CES, the single piece of electronics I spent the most time with, apart from my laptop and camera, was a Mattel Dungeons & Dragons Computer Fantasy Game handheld. These cheap handhelds, sold as impulse buys at drug stores and...3 hours

CNETStanford researchers reveal how tribalism and infighting ignite the “front page of the internet.”Stanford researchers reveal how tribalism and infighting ignite the “front page of the internet.”4 hours

TechCrunchIt looks like someone found a practical use case for AR that’s not about trying on makeup or catching Pokémon. Ebay today...It looks like someone found a practical use case for AR that’s not about trying on makeup or catching Pokémon. Ebay today introduced a new AR-powered feature that helps sellers figure out the best box to use for shipping their...2 hours

CNETData analytics firm is at the center of a scandal over its misuse of Facebook data during the 2016 US election.Data analytics firm is at the center of a scandal over its misuse of Facebook data during the 2016 US election.2 hours

CNETAlex Stamos says he's "still fully engaged" with his work at Facebook, though his role has changed. Questions about Stamos come as Facebook deals with a privacy flap linked to...Alex Stamos says he's "still fully engaged" with his work at Facebook, though his role has changed. Questions about Stamos come as Facebook deals with a privacy flap linked to Cambridge Analytica.2 hours

ABC NEWSThe fourth nor'easter in three weeks is set to smack the East Coast on the first day of springThe fourth nor'easter in three weeks is set to smack the East Coast on the first day of spring2 hours

CNETSuck face! This weirdly egotistical sucker, called "Face Licker," is much sweeter than a selfie. And way more disturbing.Suck face! This weirdly egotistical sucker, called "Face Licker," is much sweeter than a selfie. And way more disturbing.3 hours

ABC NEWSA self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the...A self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the new technology3 hours

BBCIf you want a job that rides the wave of the future, get hired by a firm that combats cyber-threats, says the BBC's Mark Ward.If you want a job that rides the wave of the future, get hired by a firm that combats cyber-threats, says the BBC's Mark Ward.1 hour

TechCrunchColor is looking to add a new test to its line of genetic testing,...Color is looking to add a new test to its line of genetic testing, this time focusing on hereditary factors that may affect a person’s chance for being prone to cardiovascular complications like arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy. Called the heart health...2 hours

CNETWhat the flock? This airport security employee had to put his foot down: Floatie birds need to be scanned, even if they're not flying anywhere.What the flock? This airport security employee had to put his foot down: Floatie birds need to be scanned, even if they're not flying anywhere.2 hours

TechCrunchFacebook’s latest public controversy appears to have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised...Facebook’s latest public controversy appears to have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised to part ways with its high profile chief security officer, Alex Stamos. That story...3 hours

CNETThe consultancy firm, in hot water over its misuse of Facebook data, told UK’s Channel 4 that it was willing to go beyond using...The consultancy firm, in hot water over its misuse of Facebook data, told UK’s Channel 4 that it was willing to go beyond using data to hurt a candidate.4 hours

TechCrunchIt’s not every day that Oracle’s billionaire founder, chairman and CTO Larry Ellison launches a new business, but such is the case today. That new company?...It’s not every day that Oracle’s billionaire founder, chairman and CTO Larry Ellison launches a new business, but such is the case today. That new company? Sensei, a new L.A.-based wellness brand that will focus first on developing hydroponic farms...58 minutes

ABC NEWSBritain's information commissioner plans to apply for a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016...Britain's information commissioner plans to apply for a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election2 hours

TechCrunchWhile it sometimes feels like everyone has a podcast nowadays, the truth is that most Americans still don’t listen to podcasts regularly. The Y...While it sometimes feels like everyone has a podcast nowadays, the truth is that most Americans still don’t listen to podcasts regularly. The Y Combinator-backed team behind The Podcast App is planning to change that. And yes, that’s the app’s real name....2 hours

TechCrunchFacebook’s latest public controversy may have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised to...Facebook’s latest public controversy may have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised to part ways with its high profile chief security officer, Alex Stamos. That story suggests...2 hours

ABC NEWSBritain's information commissioner says she will apply for a warrant to access servers of Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win...Britain's information commissioner says she will apply for a warrant to access servers of Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election4 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOIBM is kicking off its IBM Think 2018 conference this week with “5 in 5,” a collection of IBM Research inventions and...IBM is kicking off its IBM Think 2018 conference this week with “5 in 5,” a collection of IBM Research inventions and technologies “that could change our lives in the next five years.” If you want to hear a large...6 hours

9to5MacVIDEOFollowing Fortnite, another titan of the battle royale genre is coming to iPhone and iPad: PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds today announced that...Following Fortnite, another titan of the battle royale genre is coming to iPhone and iPad: PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds today announced that PUBG is today debuting on iOS (free). Battlegrounds Mobile is a ‘faithful adaptation’ of the popular PC first-person shooter game,...6 hours

THE VERGEVIDEONASA is giving scientists more choices for how to power their future spacecraft to explore the Solar System. Researchers proposing spacecraft ideas for NASA’s...NASA is giving scientists more choices for how to power their future spacecraft to explore the Solar System. Researchers proposing spacecraft ideas for NASA’s Discovery program — an initiative to develop deep-space missions that usually cost less than half a...4 hours

9to5MacVIDEOSnapchat may not be the only company Instagram is looking to copy. The company may be looking into...Snapchat may not be the only company Instagram is looking to copy. The company may be looking into copying Twitter’s quote-tweet feature. more…5 hours

MacRumorsVIDEOSafari for iOS has a nifty built-in "Reader" feature that's designed to allow Safari users to...Safari for iOS has a nifty built-in "Reader" feature that's designed to allow Safari users to read online articles with a distraction-free design that tucks away ads and other visual clutter on supported sites. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel...4 hours

9to5MacVIDEOFor many iPhone X owners, two of the most hotly anticipated upcoming Apple products are accessories. Both previewed during last fall’s...For many iPhone X owners, two of the most hotly anticipated upcoming Apple products are accessories. Both previewed during last fall’s keynote address at Steve Jobs Theater, the AirPower wireless charging mat and AirPods wireless charging case arrive on the heels...6 hours

CNETVIDEOGM's luxury brand will launch its new CT6-based flagship as a potential competitor for top-tier rides from Germany and Sweden.GM's luxury brand will launch its new CT6-based flagship as a potential competitor for top-tier rides from Germany and Sweden.7 hours

9to5GoogleKeep up with the...Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more…5 hours

THE VERGEPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president...President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president has issued and another blow to an already dubious virtual token that’s supposedly backed by oil...6 hours

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THE VERGEAtari has renamed its upcoming retro mini-console from...Atari has renamed its upcoming retro mini-console from the Ataribox to the Atari VCS, according to VentureBeat. The device, similar to Nintendo’s NES Classic and SNES Classic consoles, uses a design aesthetic inspired by the Atari 2600 Video Computer System....6 hours

THE VERGEWith the Oppo R15 officially announced in China today, we have a good idea of what...With the Oppo R15 officially announced in China today, we have a good idea of what OnePlus’ next phone might look like, since OnePlus often sources designs from its parent company Oppo. For instance, the OnePlus 5 bears a strong...4 hours

9to5MacFamily Sharing is a...Family Sharing is a handy feature that Apple offers to let up to six people share things like iCloud Storage, Apple Music, iTune purchases, location data, and more. Whether you’ve never needed the feature before or just want to get...4 hours

THE VERGE...eBay has updated its Android app to include a new augmented reality feature that helps you figure out what box size you’ll need to use to ship your stuff, via Android Police. The AR feature is pretty simple: point your...5 hours

9to5MacApple has released macOS 10.13.4 beta 6 for registered developers to test on compatible Macs. We’ll dig in to the...Apple has released macOS 10.13.4 beta 6 for registered developers to test on compatible Macs. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below. more…5 hours

THE VERGEThe world has a new record holder for the largest SSD, and it comes in at 100TB. The Nimbus Data...The world has a new record holder for the largest SSD, and it comes in at 100TB. The Nimbus Data ExaDrive DC100 is a new, massive drive that is currently being tested with select customers and will be available to...6 hours

THE VERGEPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on mobile in the US, on both iOS and Android. The game has...PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on mobile in the US, on both iOS and Android. The game has already been live in Asia for quite a while and came to Canada last week, but there wasn’t a launch date for...6 hours

THE VERGEAfter acknowledging that Trump campaign-linked data firm Cambridge Analytica mishandled the data of 50...After acknowledging that Trump campaign-linked data firm Cambridge Analytica mishandled the data of 50 million users, Facebook says it has hired a digital forensics team to investigate the company. Facebook has hired a firm to investigate On Friday, ahead of...6 hours

MacRumorsApple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update...Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update to developers, one week after seeding the fifth beta and one month after the release of a macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update to address a...5 hours

9to5MacThe Amazon Kindle app for iOS has been updated today...The Amazon Kindle app for iOS has been updated today with a handful of new features. Amazon’s eBook application has been getting regular updates to fix bugs and add new features, and today’s update is no different. More details after...5 hours

9to5MacToday on Logic Pros we are...Today on Logic Pros we are taking a look at KORG Gadget for Mac, and more specifically the sizable Gadget Plug-in Collection that comes with it. The folks at KORG were nice enough to give us a complete license in...6 hours

CBCA Calgary Zoo ecologist has helped develop new guidelines to protect frogs, salamanders and other amphibians impacted by human development on the prairies.A Calgary Zoo ecologist has helped develop new guidelines to protect frogs, salamanders and other amphibians impacted by human development on the prairies.4 hours

9to5MacListen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/9to5mac-daily-03-19-2018.mp3...4 hours

Should the police be able to request your location from Google? [Poll]

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Comparison: How does the dbrand Grip hold up against RhinoShield’s CrashGuard bumper case?

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Happy 90th, Mister Rogers! Twitch to stream all 856 episodes - CNET

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Ideas for new NASA mission can now include spacecraft powered by plutonium

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How to Enable Automatic Reader View in Safari for iOS

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Instagram testing ‘quote-Storied’ feature with small number of users

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The Cmicro is a temperature sensor that makes microwaving more complicated

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds now available on iPhone and iPad

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Revisiting the forgotten history of obscure Apple accessories

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IBM just unveiled the ‘world’s smallest computer’

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IBM fighting counterfeiters with world's smallest computer - CNET

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Cadillac set to put super-sexy Escala concept into production in 2021 - Roadshow